Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Cessna Citation Sovereign vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G280
All five are super‑midsize or large‑cabin business jets, with the Dassault Falcon 2000S generally considered the largest‑cabin offering in this group, while the Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Citation Sovereign+ and Gulfstream G280 sit firmly in the super‑midsize category. On range, the Gulfstream G280 and Embraer Praetor 600 typically lead, both suited to longer nonstop missions around the 3,800–4,000+ nautical mile class, depending on payload and conditions. The Bombardier Challenger 3500 and Dassault Falcon 2000S cluster a step below, generally in the mid‑3,000 nm class. The Cessna Citation Sovereign+ is usually the shortest‑range of the set, commonly around the low‑3,000 nm class. For passenger capacity, typical executive layouts are broadly similar: Challenger 3500 and Praetor 600 often seat about 8–9; Sovereign+ commonly 8–9; G280 often 8–10. The Falcon 2000S frequently accommodates 8–10 in comfort and can be configured higher, reflecting its larger cabin.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Cessna Citation Sovereign+ | Dassault Falcon 2000S | Embraer Praetor 600 | Gulfstream G280 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.71 | $ 6.02 | $ 6.63 | $ 6.74 | $ 6.57 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Cessna Citation | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 3500 | Sovereign + | 2000S | Praetor 600 | G280 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 3400 | 3138 | 3540 | 4018 | 3600 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.67 | $ 0.83 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.82 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15950 | 12790 | 18250 | — | 15550 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,152 | $ 2,699 | $ 3,150 | $ 3,141 | $ 3,168 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Garmin G5000 | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 533 | 458 | 490 | 542 | 481 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $26,950,000 | $19,730,000 | $ 26,000,000 | $20,995,000 | $24,900,000 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 9.3 | 9.6 | 9.7 | 9.2 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23338 | 25230 | 25300 | 27140 | 25000 |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 5800 | 5800 |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | HTF73500 | PW306D | PW308C | HTF7500E | HTF7250G |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 6000 | 7000 | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 16 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 17 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7323 | 5907 | 7000 | 7528 | 7624 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 1700 | — | 1963 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 68.7 | 63.5 | 66.4 | 68.1 | 66.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 69 | 72.4 | 70.2 | 70.5 | 63 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | 0.7 | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.3 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.2 | 5.5 | 7.7 | 6.8 | 6.9 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 5.7 | 6.2 | 6 | 6.3 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 25.3 | 26.2 | 24.1 | 25.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20 | 20.4 | 23.2 | 21 | 21.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.1 | 3.9 | 6.3 | 4.7 | 5.4 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.6 | 17.4 | 17.1 | 21.3 | 17.7 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 106 | 35 | 134 | 45 | 154 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 100 | — | 110 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 1024 | — | — |